Photo by ep_jhu

Punxsutawney Phil hates kites. Really. If I lived underground for most of my waking hours, I’d be scared of devil ray-shaped beings swooping down from the skies, as well. Accordingly, Phil has used his ungodly powers of weather control to put a damper on today’s now canceled Blossom Kite Festival, part of the larger Cherry Blossom Festival.

This shot by ep_jhu from last year’s festivities is a reminder of how things could have been, of happier times gone by. While some ground vermin (yeah I’m talking about you Phil) may see danger from above, us enlightened folk will see more pleasant shapes — a smiley face perhaps. I hate you Phil, and I’m not the only one.